Road Test Editor
Brian Normile
Road Test Editor Brian Normile joined the automotive industry and Cars.com in 2013, and he became part of the Editorial staff in 2014. Brian spent his childhood devouring every car magazine he got his hands on — not literally, eventually — and now reviews and tests vehicles to help consumers make informed choices. Someday, Brian hopes to learn what to do with his hands when he’s reviewing a car on camera. He would daily-drive an Alfa Romeo 4C if he could.
Articles by Brian Normile
The J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Survey ranks automakers by the frequency of their problems per 100 vehicles and also awards individual 2018 models dependability awards in various vehicle classes.
By Brian Normile
February 18, 2021
So far, we’ve only gotten hints about what the Ioniq 5 will look like inside and out and what its capabilities will be.
By Brian Normile
February 17, 2021
Infiniti’s upcoming coupeified SUV, the 2022 QX55, will hit dealers this spring with a starting price of $47,525.
By Brian Normile
February 16, 2021
As expected following the reveal of the global-market Carnival last summer, Kia’s minivan will also be named Carnival in the U.S., replacing the Sedona name.
By Brian Normile
February 15, 2021
We nominated vehicles to represent the two teams competing in Super Bowl 55 — the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers — and compare them to predict which team will win the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
By Brian Normile
February 7, 2021
Nissan gave its front-wheel-drive-only Kicks subcompact near-SUV a bevy of subtle updates for the 2021 model year, updates we found kept it “cheap and cheerful” while remaining competitive in a growing class.
By Brian Normile
February 5, 2021
The 2022 Nissan Pathfinder gets a rugged new look, a new interior layout and a new nine-speed automatic transmission.
By Brian Normile
February 4, 2021
The 2021 Ford F-150 Raptor gets a lot of upgrades for its third generation, but it isn’t getting a new engine.
By Brian Normile
February 3, 2021
Subaru’s popular Crosstrek and Crosstrek Hybrid small SUVs got some updates for the 2021 model year that yielded a mild price increase.
By Brian Normile
January 22, 2021
Several automakers are taking the theme of “new year, new me” literally and unveiling new logos for 2021.
By Brian Normile
January 21, 2021